Senior Packaging Engineer

Trane Italia•La Crosse, WI

2d•$75,700 - $156,200•Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. This Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and implementing packaging for Trane Commercial HVAC products from inception to end of life. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams from Product Management, Engineering/Design and Supply Chain and will provide structural designs, material specifications, cost and feasibility analysis of proposed packaging solutions. The chosen candidate must be self-directed and have the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Packaging and at least 5-years of packaging experience is required.
Knowledge of packaging suppliers, testing labs and carriers to ensure appropriate packaging.
Experience using standards, specifications, rules, and requirements (ASTM, ISTA, NMFC) for the proper packaging of goods moving by motor carrier.
Experience protecting products from scuffing, vibration, crushing, dropping, humidity and condensation when sent via Less-Than-Truckload carriers.
CAD proficiency.
Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with engineering, design, laboratory and supply chain teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Must be able to lead and to motivate individuals and teams.
Able to work in dynamic team environment is essential.
Must have a high degree of flexibility and tolerance of change.
Able to communicate effectively across a cross-functional team and with customers.

Nice To Haves

HVAC industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of packaging design requirements for all Trane Commercial HVAC products, setting technical direction and mentoring team members on best practices, standards, and innovation.
Serve as the senior packaging subject matter expert for Engineering and Supply Chain teams, guiding packaging concepts, feasibility analysis, cost optimization, manufacturability, and supplier capability development.
Facilitate testing and validation of packaged products against industry specifications, regulations, and internal requirements to ensure cost effectiveness, shipping stability, structural integrity, and cosmetic acceptability.
Support field and factory problem resolution.
Mentor and develop other packaging engineers and team members in packaging design, test methods, validation processes, and best practices.